A Contribution to the Medical History of Our West African Campaigns (1876)

""A Contribution To The Medical History Of Our West African Campaigns"" is a book written by Albert Augustus Gore and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the medical challenges faced by British troops during their campaigns in West Africa. Gore, who served as a surgeon during the campaigns, provides a firsthand perspective on the diseases and injuries that afflicted soldiers, as well as the medical treatments and procedures used to manage them. The book covers a range of topics, including the prevalence of malaria and other tropical diseases, the use of quinine as a treatment, and the challenges of operating in a remote and hostile environment. It also includes descriptions of the medical facilities and personnel involved in the campaigns, as well as the impact of disease on the overall success of the British military effort. Overall, ""A Contribution To The Medical History Of Our West African Campaigns"" provides a valuable insight into the medical challenges faced by soldiers in the late 19th century and the strategies used to overcome them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.